014 – The One-Sided Handshake

Summary

Here in Season 1, we’re taking a Journey through the Old Testament. The ancient practice of a covenant is at the very heart of the Old Testament – and New — as the name suggests. “Testament” is another word for “covenant.” In this episode, Bryan explores the ancient suzerain-vassal covenant treat and how it appears in God’s dealings with Abraham.

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